Fire prevention and protection in regard to high hazard industries and the safe management of hazardous materials associated with these industries. An overview of the legal requirements involving the transportation, storage, processing and handling of hazardous materials.

Analysis of first and second order RLC circuits using differential equations and Laplace transforms. Variable frequency network performance analysis. This course is for computer engineering majors only.

A study of the procedures necessary to evaluate the needs and requirements of various types of fire protection equipment. The writing of specifications will be used in setting up the criteria for specific equipment.

Fire protection requirements, including zoning laws and primary access routes for flammable and explosive materials. Major considerations in the formulation of zoning and building codes. Familiarization of local, state and national codes.

A study of the characteristics of water and the fluid systems which move and utilize water in the science of fire engineering. Topics include: water distribution systems, fire service pumps, friction loss calculations, engine and nozzle pressures, standpipe systems, automatic sprinkler systems, foam systems.